Question

This person helped Cortes gain power and wealth in Cuba Cortes also disobeyed him during the conquest of Mexico and set sail to Mexico

Answer 1

The person you are referring to is likely Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar. Velázquez was the governor of Cuba and initially granted Hernán Cortés permission to explore and conquer the mainland of the Americas. However, during Cortés's expeditions, Velázquez became increasingly wary of Cortés's ambitions and ultimately sought to retract his support. Despite this, Cortés proceeded to set sail for Mexico in 1519, leading to his famous conquest of the Aztec Empire. Cortés's disobedience and ambition played a significant role in his eventual rise to power and wealth.